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CaringScore for Lincoln County, WY
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lincoln was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Lincoln.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.5, Lincoln rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Lincoln. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Lincoln County, WY
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lincoln, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Lincoln is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.6, Lincoln rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 77.4 physicians per capita, Lincoln trails the national average by 64.9 percent. Lincoln trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 40.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lincoln is 79.1 years -- 1.5 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Lincoln -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 15.7 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Lincoln's environmental health -- is 40.0 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Lincoln County, WY | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 77.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 11.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Lincoln County, WY
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lincoln, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Lincoln is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Lincoln are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Lincoln is $3,086 , which is 5.4 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lincoln indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 16.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Lincoln County, WY |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 92 |
| Healthcare Index | 98 |
| Housing Index | 84 |
| Food Index | 101 |
| Utilities Index | 91 |
| Transportation Index | 92 |
LivabilityScore for Lincoln County, WY
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lincoln. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Lincoln is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.6, Lincoln rates above average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 212 days each year in Lincoln, 3.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 4°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Lincoln than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Lincoln is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $58,382 per year, the population of Lincoln earns a better than average median household income. Lincoln has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.56 percent of the population in Lincoln is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Lincoln | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 36 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 233.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 126.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 24 | 13.8 |
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